Description

Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will lead our US R&D and Product Development programs for low-voltage switchgear to support both our datacentre and switchgear product portfolios.

This strategic role is responsible for driving innovation, ensuring design for manufacturability (DFM), and delivering high-performing, scalable products that meet evolving customer and industry demands.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Engineering Management Team (SMT), shaping CEL’s technical roadmap and ensuring alignment with commercial and operational goals. The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge in electrical and mechanical product development and electrical systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategy and Leadership:

• Define and execute the US R&D and Product Development strategy to align with our growth objectives.
• Lead a high-performing engineering team across multiple disciplines (electrical, mechanical, controls).
• Collaborate with peer teams across the business to ensure seamless product lifecycle management.

Product Development:

• Own the end-to-end R&D / Product Development process from concept to launch.
• Utilize FOK methodology to ensure the proposed design meets production Takt Time, Quality and Technical specifications.
• Drive innovation in switchgear design, focusing on modularity, scalability, and performance.
• Ensure all products meet global standards and customer specifications with regular compliance reviews.

Process & Systems:

• Implement robust DFM and NPI processes to support efficient supplier manufacturing processes, in-house assembly methods and integration to existing production flows.
• Sustain Cl methods, using Lean Principles and Al tools, to deliver process efficiencies in engineering.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, designs, BOMs, and design validation protocols.

Collaboration & Integration:

• Work closely with our Irish teams to standardize processes and develop a unified One-CEL approach.
• Support the business to align engineering outputs with customer projects, supply chain, production and project management capabilities.

Compliance & Quality:

• Ensure all designs comply with customer requirements, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Champion Quality Assurance throughout the design, development and implementation phases.
• Assume full responsibility and a committed focus on delivering ‘Best-in-Class' products for customers.
• Streamline engineering systems, optimise workflows to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Provide accurate, timely and consistent engineering reports, identifying clear escalation paths / solutions.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ yrs experience in engineering leadership roles within switchgear, power systems or related industries.
• Experience in high-growth / transformation environments is highly desirable – switchgear, automotive or aerospace experience is appropriate for this role.
• Proven track record in R&D, product development, and innovation.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, DFM, and Cl methodologies.
• Utilise a hands-on, collaborative leadership style to your team, leading by example at all times.
• Build, mentor, and lead a team fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational discipline.
• Deep commercial awareness with the ability to produce economically viable and repeatable designs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and change management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
• Highly energetic and curious with the ability to empower your teams to ‘push-the-envelope' to drive CEL to be the best supplier in our industry.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, with strong analytical skills which drive decision making.
  

Description

Marine Paint and Sandblasting Technician

Location: Palatka, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Remote Status: On-Site

About the Role

The Marine Paint and Sandblasting Technician is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing shipboard and industrial surfaces to required specifications. This role supports new construction, repair, and preservation work in marine and heavy industrial environments.

Technicians will perform abrasive blasting, surface preparation, and industrial painting using a variety of coatings including epoxy and rust-proofing materials. The position reports to the applicable Foreman or Supervisor and requires strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to work in physically demanding environments.

What You Will Do

• Perform abrasive blasting on interior and exterior metal surfaces to required preparation standards
• Clean and prepare surfaces using brooms, vacuums, rags, degreasers, and solvents
• Set up, operate, and maintain blasting and painting equipment
• Select, mix, and prepare coatings according to specifications using manual or automated mixing systems
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality through visual inspection or use of testing equipment
• Operate spray equipment to apply coatings such as lacquer, enamel, epoxy, oil, glaze, rubber, copper, silver, and rust-proofing materials
• Regulate machine settings including air pressure, temperature, spray flow, and conveyor speeds
• Perform test runs to ensure proper equipment setup
• Attach hoses and nozzles and adjust spray patterns for proper dispersion
• Monitor equipment gauges and identify defects or deviations from standards
• Record operational data and maintain required documentation
• Inspect coated products to ensure conformance to specifications
• Perform touch-up painting using brushes or spray equipment
• Transfer completed products to drying or storage areas using carts or material handling equipment
• Clean machines, tools, and work areas after use
• Support corrosion resistance testing, including salt spray testing when required
• Follow all OSHA and shipyard safety requirements, including use of respirators and required PPE
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Must-Have Skills and Experience

These are required for consideration.

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of industrial painting and/or sandblasting experience
• Shipyard or marine experience strongly preferred
• Experience in industrial environments such as manufacturing, heavy equipment, or structural steel
• Knowledge of surface preparation standards and coating application techniques
• Ability to safely operate blasting and painting equipment
• Willingness to wear respirator and required protective equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions

Nice-to-Have Skills

These are preferred but not required.

• Prior shipyard or marine repair experience
• Experience with epoxy and marine-grade coatings
• Familiarity with corrosion control processes
• Forklift or material handling equipment experience
• Experience working in confined spaces

Who You Are

• Safety-focused and quality-driven
• Comfortable working in industrial and marine environments
• Detail-oriented and thorough in surface preparation and finishing work
• Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Adaptable to changing project demands

Additional Details

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required based on project needs.

Salary Range: Starting at $16 per hour, with flexibility for experienced candidates based on background and skill level

Travel: None anticipated

Certifications: None required at hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Holidays, PTO

Fair Chance Employer: St John's Shipbuilding is a second chance employer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

Description

Reporting to our Supply Chain Manager, we are seeking a highly motivated Commodity Specialist who will be responsible for managing supplier sourcing, approval, onboarding, delivery to PO schedule and ongoing performance through structured business reviews and escalation processes. This role is critical in ensuring our Supply Chain resilience, compliance and continuous improvement across strategic commodities. You will be responsible for helping us scale a robust supply chain for our US operations, ensuring on-time-in-full profitability, excellence in delivery performance and development of strong customer relationships.

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:

• Lead the sourcing / onboarding process, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for metal, electrical components and fabricated assemblies.
• Analyze market trends, LME / COMEX copper indices and material price fluctuations to mitigate risk.
• Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements with material suppliers and component OEMs.
• Lead RFQs, benchmarking activities and cost modeling for switchgear materials.
• Support localization and dual-sourcing initiatives to ensure resilience in supply.

General Supplier Management:

• Conduct audits and performance reviews focusing on quality, delivery and standards compliance.
• Collaborate to implement cost reductions, lead-time improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor supplier capacity and proactively manage risk of material shortages.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and due diligence (financial, operational, capacity).
• Collaborate with your peer teams to validate supplier capabilities and certifications.
• Negotiate to achieve best price and margin, ensuring compliance with quality and service guarantees.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Serve as the senior supplier interface, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Build relationships through clear communication, proactive management and reliable performance.
• Support sales by providing input on quotation development, project feasibility and execution risk analysis.

Supplier Performance Management:

• Develop, maintain and report supplier scorecards and KPIs aligned with business objectives.
• Establish governance frameworks for project performance monitoring, reporting and escalation.
• Ensure robust supplier capacity planning, scheduling, resourcing, milestone tracking and reporting.
• Facilitate Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (MBRs/QBRs) with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance trends and initiate corrective actions or improvement plans as needed.
• Manage the supplier escalation processes, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking.

Supply Chain Risk Mitigation:

• Implement a structured risk identification, assessment and mitigation framework for your supply base.
• Identify and assess risks across the supply base, including geopolitical, financial, and operational risks.
• Drive early escalation of identified risks or performance deviations to the US Management Team.
• Maintain a lessons-learned process to Continuously Improve future project outcomes.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Support dual sourcing, inventory buffering and supplier diversification initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to align supplier capabilities with business needs.
• Provide commodity insights and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions.
• Contribute to business planning, forecasting and strategic decision-making as part of the U.S. SMT.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain / business management or related field.
• Certification in supply chain or procurement (e.g., APICS, CIPS).
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, commodity management or supplier development.
• Strong understanding of supplier onboarding, performance metrics, and risk management.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supplier management platforms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage highly complex, large project portfolios with full financial accountability.
• Familiarity with ESG and sustainability frameworks in supplier management.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., pharma, aerospace, automotive).
• Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
• Ability to travel is required - approx. 60% - 70%.

Description

CEL Critical Power is a leading manufacturer and provider of power distribution solutions for mission-critical environments. Our portfolio includes Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Remote Power Panels (RPPs), and UL891-compliant switchboards — engineered, built, and delivered from our headquarters in Williamsburg, Virginia. Serving a global network of data centers and mission critical facilities, we prioritize quality, agility, and deep technical collaboration.

Position Summary

CEL Critical Power is seeking a driven and experienced External Sales Key Account Manager to lead customer acquisition and revenue growth serving mission critical sectors including Hyperscale Data Centers, Colocation providers, cloud platform and high-spec industrial environments.. This nationwide role will focus on building strategic relationships with key accounts and positioning CEL's power distribution products as the premier choice for mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the sales strategy to drive growth in key markets including hyperscale, colocation, cloud, industrial, and commercial sectors.
• Cultivate high-level relationships with target accounts, including end clients, data center operators, MEP consultants, general contractors and electrical contractors.
• Work closely with engineering and product teams to position custom power distribution solutions.
• Track and report on KPIs, pipeline health, and forecasting accuracy using CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.).
• Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and client presentations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, marketing and finance to align commercial goals.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to inform sales strategy.
• Support the VP of Sales with reporting, strategy input, and market feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of successful B2B sales experience in the electrical, power distribution, or data center sectors.
• Proven track record of closing large deals with hyperscale, colocation, or cloud infrastructure clients.
• Deep understanding of mission-critical environments and the role of power distribution equipment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally up to 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling PDUs, RPPs, UL891 switchboards and other power distribution equipment.
• Established network within the data center industry (hyperscalers, colos, cloud providers, EORS, GCS, ECs).
• Technical acumen and ability to engage in solution-based selling with engineering teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to shape CEL's market presence in fast-growing sectors
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture

Description

Reporting to the Quality Manager, we are seeking a highly driven Product Quality Engineer to ensure that our assembly process consistently delivers finished products that meet stringent electrical, mechanical and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing processes and products perform on a consistent basis to meet CEL's quality standards and customer requirements. This role focuses on process development and control, defect prevention and continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience with electrical / mechanical components and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing:

Quality Assurance in Manufacturing:

• Develop and maintain quality control plans for production processes.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
• Verify the effectiveness of permanent corrective actions over time to ensure there is no recurrence.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance quality performance.
• Support continuous improvement projects across production lines.

Customer & Compliance Requirements:

• Ensure products meet UL and other relevant electrical standards.
• Manage documentation for quality compliance and certifications.
• Liaise with customers on quality-related concerns and provide technical support.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Track and report key quality metrics e.g. 1st Pass yield, scrap rate, and defect rates.
• Prepare monthly quality performance reports for management.
• Use statistical tools to analyse trends and predict potential issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering, production and supply chain teams.
• Support new product introduction with quality planning and validation.
• Train operators and staff on quality standards and best practices.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
• +5 years of Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Green / Black Belt or equivalent certification.
• Strong understanding of electrical / mechanical components and assemblies.
• Experience with internal audits, PPAP, FMEA, control plans and statistical process control.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Excellent communication and supplier-facing negotiation skills.

Description

Reporting to our Project Control Manager, we are seeking a Project Administrator who will provide administrative and coordination support to the project team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This includes scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, managing project documentation, ensuring project escalations are managed appropriately and assisting with reporting to keep projects on track. The position requires strong organization, professionalism and the ability manage multiple tasks professionally.

Description

Reporting to the VP Projects, we are seeking a highly organized Project Control Manager who will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of customer projects by providing accurate analysis and reporting of all relevant project metrics, including financial performance, delivery schedules, resource utilization and risk indicators across our portfolio of electrical switchgear projects for our data-centre clients. You will manage a team consisting of Project Cost Engineers, Master Schedulers and Document Controllers to ensure that each project stream is executed efficiently, aligned with contractual obligations, client expectations and delivered to the highest standards. You will require a strong technical understanding of Project Management Systems and a very high degree of financial and commercial acumen.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leadership & Performance:

• Lead, mentor and support your team, providing tactical direction and strong daily leadership to ensure they can execute in a professional and consistent manner.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and excellence.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support professional development.
• Facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development across the team.

Project Performance Monitoring:

• Collect, consolidate and analyze data from multiple project streams to assess overall program health.
• Track and report KPI's e.g. budget adherence, schedule variance, earned value and forecast accuracy.
• Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility to stakeholders.

Financial Controls:

• Verify rigorous financial and commercial analysis is being carried out through all project phases.
• Monitor project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts and planned V's actual spend etc.
• Support monthly financial reviews and variance analysis with department managers, SMT and SLT.
• Ensure alignment between project financials and corporate reporting standards.

Schedule Management:

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Planners to track delivery milestones and schedule performance.
• Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies based on input from Program Managers.
• Support integrated master schedule / SIOPS development and maintenance.

Reporting & Communication:

• Prepare and present regular and accurate performance reports for senior leadership and clients.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting across all projects.
• Facilitate project control reviews and support audit readiness.

Process Improvement:

• Develop and refine project control processes, templates and tools.
• Promote best practices in cost control, scheduling and performance tracking.
• Train and support project teams in the use of control systems and methodologies.

Key Competencies:

• Very strong strategic and analytical thinker with a results-driven mindset.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire cross-functional teams.
• Financially and commercially astute with sound business judgment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and resilience.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance or related field.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is essential.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls or project management in a technical or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with electrical switchgear systems, manufacturing or data centre environments is a plus.

Description

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, we are seeking a highly motivated / strategic VP of Production who will be responsible for delivering excellence across all production-related functions, including Production Operations, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Quality Assurance (QA), Warehousing and Facilities Management (FM). This role will ensure operational efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement to meet business objectives and profitability. The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge in establishing a robust production process, implementation of verifiable Lean Manufacturing systems, DFM, Process Development, CI processes. This role is critical in scaling our US operations, enhancing efficiency and ensuring world-class product quality and delivery performance on behalf of our customers.

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategic Leadership:

• Assume full accountability for the profitable performance of the US manufacturing program.
• Develop / execute the end-to-end strategy to align with CEL growth objectives and customer expectations.
• Responsible for all factory operations, with a committed focus on utilising all peer resources to build all aspect Best-in-Class products for our customers.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, automation and best practices.

Production Management:

• Oversee daily operations across assembly, testing and shipping of switchgear products, optimising production workflows, reducing waste and improving throughput.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and optimize resource utilization.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to aggressively scale consistent and repeatable manufacturing processes, capabilities / capacity.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing principles / introduction of automated production systems into our facility.
• Support demand planning and inventory optimization efforts (SIOPS).
• Implement and sustain Continuous Improvement programs e.g. Kaizen, Six Sigma.
• Implement appropriate NPI tools to manage / sign-off the NPI / customer onboarding process.

EHS & Compliance:

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, IEC, and local regulations.
• Implement proactive risk management and sustainability initiatives.

Quality Assurance:

• Manage the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 and other relevant certifications.
• Ensure an audit ready facility which complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality and reliability.

Warehousing & Inventory Control:

• Oversee the development of our warehousing operational and management strategy.
• Ensure we optimize material flow and inventory accuracy to support production efficiency.
• Implement advanced warehouse management systems and processes.

Financial & Performance Management:

• Provide accurate, timely and consistent operational reports, identifying clear escalation paths / solutions.
• Develop and manage production budgets, cost control measures and financial KPIs.
• Develop and implement appropriate operational KPIs, track trends and implement corrective actions.

Team Development:

• Lead and mentor managers across production, EHS, QA, and warehousing functions.
• Foster a culture of attention to detail, accountability, collaboration and innovation.
• Utilize a hands-on, collaborative leadership style for your team leading by example at all times.
• Co-ordinate with your Irish counterpart to align / standardise processes to develop a 'One CEL' approach.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in production engineering, operations management or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operational / production / supply chain leadership roles.
• Proven track record in Lean Manufacturing, process optimization and significant operational scaling.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of end-to-end supply chain and ERP systems.
• Experience in high-growth or transformation environments is highly desirable – switchgear, automotive or aerospace experience is appropriate for this role.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and change management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
• Highly energetic and curious with the ability to empower your teams to ‘push-the-envelope' to drive CEL to be the best supplier in our industry.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, with strong analytical skills which drive decision making.
• Passionate about using Cl methodologies to drive constant progress and momentum.
• Ability to travel are required – approx. 15% / 20%.
  

Description

Reporting to a Program Manager, we are seeking a highly organized Project Manager to lead projects focused on the professional delivery of electrical switchgear projects for our data-centre clients from initiation to final delivery. You will ensure that your project portfolio is executed efficiently, aligned with client expectations and delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety and financial performance. Developing and maintaining excellent client relationships is a critical aspect of the role. You will require a strong technical understanding of Project Management Systems and a high degree of financial and commercial acumen.

What You'll Be Doing:

Project Planning & Execution:

• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, budget and resources using PM tools.
• Ensure adherence to project scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Provide accurate reports which provide clarity on alignment of performance to the overall project.
• Monitor general project KPI's, ensuring negative trends are monitored and corrected as required.
• Develop mitigation strategies to correct non-performing projects with peer teams as required.
• Ensure compliance with project management processes (PMI or PRINCE2 frameworks).

Technical Coordination:

• Interpret electrical switchgear specifications and ensure design compliance.
• Ensure projects are being implemented in line with our Project Management Process.
• Balance your customers' program goals with company objectives to ensure common project alignment.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and excellence within your team.
• Liaise with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical issues.

Financial Analysis & Cost Control:

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts and cost reports for your project portfolios.
• Ensure rigorous financial and commercial management through all phases of your project's lifecycle.

• Use early warning KPIs to identify any financial aspect of your project which is not achieving its goals.
• Review project performance, verifying financial targets are achieved with rational to explain as required.
• Conduct variance analysis and implement corrective actions to maintain profitability.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a senior point of contact, managing escalations and proactively resolving issues impacting delivery.
• Maintain strong client relationships, manage expectations, ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Ability to travel in the nationally / internationally of 10% - 20% of standard hours.
• End-to-end management of change requests and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Risk & Quality Management:

• Proactively identify, monitor and mitigate project risks and issues (internal or external).
• Develop mitigation strategies and escalate to ensure project momentum and successful outcomes.
• Utilise regular Lessons Learned activities to ensure identified risks are not repeated.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC, ANSI) and internal quality systems.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and analytical thinker with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire cross-functional teams.
• Financially and commercially astute with sound business judgment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and resilience.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management or related field.
• +5 years in project management within electrical, aerospace, automotive or medical device industry.
• Certification and strong understanding in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is essential.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Competent in managing multiple concurrent objective and leading project teams.
• Familiarity with electrical switchgear systems and data centre environments is a plus.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA 10 certifications would be an advantage.
  

Description

Reporting to our Quality Assurance Manager, we are seeking an Incoming Quality Inspector to join our team in Williamsburg, VA. This role is responsible for verifying the physical and technical quality of all incoming raw materials, components and assemblies used in the production of our electrical switchgear i.e. PDUs, RPPs and LV Switchgear. You will help ensure that all received items meet required specifications, engineering drawings and quality standards before they are released to production. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, experience with electrical / mechanical components and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing:

Inspection & Verification:

• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of components, materials and sub-assemblies based on purchase specifications, drawings and quality standards.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements.
• Conduct basic electrical tests where applicable (continuity, insulation resistance).

Documentation & Reporting:

• Document inspection results, discrepancies and non-conformances into the QMS.
• Record inspection results in the quality management system.
• Maintain accurate records of received goods, inspection results and supplier performance.
• Issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) and coordinate with suppliers for corrective actions.

Compliance:

• Ensure all inspections meet ISO 9001 and internal quality standards.
• Support customer and certification audits as required, by providing accurate documentation and traceability.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the inspection area

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with peer departments to resolve material issues and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding quality concerns and improvement actions.
• Assist in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCA, CAPA).

Continuous Improvement:

• Provide feedback on recurring issues and suggest preventive measures.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and supplier development programs.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Technical Diploma or Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Quality Assurance.
• +3 years of experience in quality inspection, preferably in an electrical / mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Proficiency with standard inspection tools and electrical test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, ERP/QMS systems, SAP).

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience working with components used in Power Distribution Units or similar electrical products.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
• IPC, ASQ, or related quality certifications.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform inspection tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs occasionally.
• Manual dexterity to handle small components and tools.